What is ADHD: ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that can happen to anyone, from babies to adults. Inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are the main signs of ADHD. Symptoms of inattention can include difficulty concentrating on tasks, easy distraction, and forgetfulness. Symptoms of hyperactivity can include restlessness, restlessness, and a…
As much as we may try to be rational and logical, there are times when we fall prey to Cognitive biases and such biases may distort our thinking. Cognitive biases are defined as mental short cuts which we rely on, due to which we may end up making judgements with partial information. There are times,…
Symmetry and order OCD is a subtype OCD that causes obsessive compulsive disorder. It involves excessive attention to how things are placed, arranged, balanced or placed. Someone with OCD symmetry might feel severe anxiety if they don’t see all the cans facing the same way. If things don’t go in the right order, they can experience anxiety…
A person experiences an identity crisis during adolescence when they must determine their place in society and transition into adulthood. I, who? We have all occasionally encountered this question. Every function we perform in society contributes to the continuing development of our identities. You are a student while you are in school, but if you…
Narcissism can occasionally be prevented and controlled. But sometimes, especially in work environments, that isn’t the case. Working alongside a narcissist can be draining and stressful. It’s critical to set reasonable boundaries, have realistic expectations, and control your own reactions to the circumstance. No matter what, you don’t have to put up with their mistreatment….
Modern psychology’s transactional analysis, created by psychiatrist Eric Berne, looks at a person’s interactions and relationships. In order to create transactional analysis, Berne drew inspiration from Sigmund Freud’s ideas of personality and combined them with his own observations of human interaction. To create and reinforce the idea that each person is valued and has the…
A subfield of psychology called “abnormal psychology” examines psychopathology and aberrant behaviour, frequently in the setting of clinical practise. The word encompasses a wide spectrum of diseases, including depression, OCD, and personality disorders. Work in this area is frequently done by clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors. The definition of “abnormal” is hotly contested. Who decides…
Imagine that your boss is laying out expectations for a new venture but your mind is racing all the time, which causes you to overlook important information and possibly fail to deliver. Imagine a meeting with a customer or a client where you are having difficultly paying attention to the conversation in front of you which…
Cluster A personality disorder forms a part of the Personality Disorders. Personality disorders affect the individual way more than a normal individual can think of. It not only affects and effects the person’s social life but also hampers his interpersonal relationships with his family and might hamper his intrapersonal relationship. Personality refers to relatively permanent…
What is persistent depressive disorder? Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) was previously known as dysthymia. A type of chronic depression is called persistent depressive disorder (PDD). The term combines the earlier diagnoses of dysthymia and chronic major depressive disorder. People with persistent depressive disorder may feel demonstrated sadness and hopelessness, just like people with other types…
